decider

de·cide

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dih-sahyd]
- /dɪˈsaɪd/
- /dɪˈsaɪ.dər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-sahyd]
- /dɪˈsaɪd/

Definitions of decider word

countable noun decider In sport, a decider is one of the games in a series, which establishes which player or team wins the series. 3
countable noun decider In games such as football and hockey, the decider is the last goal to be scored in a match that is won by a difference of only one goal. 3
noun decider the point, goal, game, etc, that determines who wins a match or championship 3
verb with object decider to solve or conclude (a question, controversy, or struggle) by giving victory to one side: The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff. 1
verb with object decider to determine or settle (something in dispute or doubt): to decide an argument. 1
verb with object decider to bring (a person) to a decision; persuade or convince: The new evidence decided him. 1

See all 14 definitions of decider

Information block about the term

Origin of decider

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English deciden < Middle French decider < Latin dēcīdere literally, to cut off, equivalent to dē- de- + -cīdere (combining form of caedere to cut)

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Decider

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Decider

decider popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

decider usage trend in Literature

This diagram is provided by Google Ngram Viewer

Synonyms for decider

noun decider

game — an amusement or pastime: children's games.
match — a person or thing that equals or resembles another in some respect.
contest — A contest is a competition or game in which people try to win.
trial — German Der Prozess. a novel (1925) by Franz Kafka.
playoff — a dramatic composition or piece; drama.

All 8 Synonyms of decider